Discuss US

question 28

Essay

Discuss U.S.policies to assist the poor initiated by presidents from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama.What has changed from "welfare as we know it" to our contemporary welfare programs,what factors have driven those changes,and what are the consequences?

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Definitions:

Ability-to-Pay Principle

A taxation principle that suggests taxes should be levied according to an individual's or entity's ability to pay, implying those with higher income should pay more taxes.

Taxes

Mandatory fiscal contributions or other forms of levies required from taxpayers by governmental bodies to support government expenditures and diverse public costs.

Regressive Tax

A tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher relative burden on lower-income earners.

Excise Tax

A tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of certain products or activities, often specific to certain goods like tobacco, alcohol, and fuel.